Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
671837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Fl. Pl. South Africa 7: t. 254. 1927.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671169

Common Names

  • Erepsia Gracilis
  • Gracilis Daisy
  • Gracilis Sunray

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum gracile Haw. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum stellatum Haw. [illegitimate]
  • Mesembryanthemum ternifolium Thunb. ex Sond. [illegitimate]
  • Mesembryanthemum tenuicaule A.Berger [unknown]
  • Erepsia carterae L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Erepsia levis L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Erepsia tenuicaulis (A.Berger) H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Erepsia carterae lepta L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Erepsia involucrata L.Bolus [illegitimate]

Description

Erepsia gracilis (also called Slender Fuschia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall and has white-pink flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erepsia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erepsia gracilis is yellow, tubular and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a yellow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erepsia gracilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered with the mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. Cuttings should be placed in a well-drained cutting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Erepsia gracilis

Erepsia gracilis is native to Western Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid areas.

Erepsia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erepsia gracilis?

Erepsia gracilis

What is the common name of Erepsia gracilis?

Graceful Erepsia

What type of plant is Erepsia gracilis?

Shrub

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000671169: Based on the initial data import